Jelly Roll Rug - Making the Rug

Hey Friends! Thanks for joining me in My Quilt Lab. After a Jelly Roll Rug class I thought I'd show my process of actually making the rug. Please be sure to purchase the pattern for this fun project. See link below.
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Cynthia
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[@trudyanderson7088]

Thank you for showing how to start this rug.

[@lauriedixon882]

Hi. I enjoyed your video. I’m struggling with my very first rug. I’ve been going very slow; using walking foot and jeans needle and pressing/stream/starch the heck out of it. I have Brother Runway special edition. I really want to get good at this since I’m planning on making these for Christmas presents. Any encouragement would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@lethalampkin8035]

Do you have a video on how to make the strips (the ball ) ?

[@myquiltlab5924]

I don't. I originally made this video for a class I thought that ran long. The next time I make a rug though, I'll make a quick video and comment back here.

[@valeriecaputa713]

Fantastic instructions. Thank you.

[@elaineniewiecki2626]

My corners are good but my straight sides get a wavey. Can you tell me what i am doing wrong and how to. Correct it Thank you .

[@myquiltlab5924]

Hi Elaine! So without seeing your rug, I'll throw out a couple of common issues and hope it helps. First, if you're not using a walking foot (and your machine has one), I strongly suggest using it. Often waviness is caused by uneven movement of the fabric. If your curves are fine, but the sides are wavy, then try gently pulling the rope/cord taunt at the sides. Think of it as light elastic and pull a little. That way you're not adding excess cord to the rug. And lastly, the iron is your best friend in this project. Turn it on high, and crank up that stream. The more you press, the flatter the rug will be. Pressing is essential especially if you're having waves. I hope this helps. Good luck!

[@lethalampkin8035]

And how many jelly rolls do you buy for each rug ?

[@myquiltlab5924]

One jelly roll will make the regular pattern. There's a double jelly roll pattern too, and it's really big.